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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.87, 663.19 and 259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.87, 663.19 and 259.67 is: 388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.87 : 663.19 = 259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.87/663.19 = 259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.87x = 663.19 × 259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.87x = 172,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,211.56/442.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.86

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